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| - Anyone who is familiar with the "so-called university" Case Western, knows that this restaurant is the only redeeming quality in a long list of pathetic failures known as the school's students, faculty, admin, policies, and fiscal management.
I frequented the establishment while a very good-looking young chap there was making all the chicken fingers by hand for a related outlet. I understand he later went on to become very successful in life - another anomaly for the university, brought to you by Matt, the mysterious shark-tank-like genius who runs the show.
...But that was back in the days when the student body wouldn't stage massive protests about a few extra police officers staying on campus for 5 days as they were needed for a once-in-a-lifetime civic event being held nearby... in the middle of the summer when the campus was basically empty any way. Simpler times.
A rotund but amicable fellow, Mac, was bartender at that time, and was a true wizard of mixing. The Jolly can be counted on to provide excellent and innovative drink options all year round. Do recommend seasonal favorite apple pie moonshine.
Matt is also a world-champ level barbecue competitor, who travels the country and trots the globe with his merry band of southerners, doing battle with inferior culinary talents. He hangs out by the bar at times and anyone can meet with him and chat him up, which is cool and also shows he's involved in his business.
The rest of the crew is also great and service is remarkable considering the student body pool from which it draws.
On the food front, American-style bar food has transitioned from an "also on the menu" to "the reason you came." The menu changes at least once per semester also, which adds variety. Recommend the fish and chips, pub pickles, chicken philly and regular philly, and chicken tenders. The burger menu is also impressive and all of their specialty burgers are worth a try.
It's really an asset for the school and student body.
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